Due to heavy rains from Hurricane Arthur, Newton’s Independence Day fireworks were postponed until August 16. Parks and Recreation Commissioner Bob DeRubeis said his office explored many options and that was the least disruptive date.
We considered numerous factors such as camp schedules, team meets and pool and field usage. We are very grateful that Newton Community Pride, a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, provides the funding for the fireworks display and we look forward to seeing everyone in August.  Parks and Commissioner Bob DeRubeis wrote in an email to the TAB.

Did DeRubeis make the right call?
Will you be there to see the fireworks?